Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 100: 10 Updates (Thanks to Xuanyuan Yu Chen and Heshibi + More)

Qian’s assertive words indeed made Chen Chao reconsider.

"Bro, you really shouldn’t go abroad. Trust your little sister this time. Your work unit has been doing okay these past two years. Hang in there, and once the relocation happens, our two families can go into business together. Isn’t that better than suffering abroad? If it really doesn’t work out, how about this: wait for a year, a maximum of one year. If your place hasn’t been relocated by then, you can go abroad, okay? Anyway, your unit has that spot available every year!"

Since Qian put it this way, Chen Chao couldn’t really find a reason to argue.

Although anyone who heard Qian’s words might think they were too lofty or unrealistic, Chen Chao just felt that this little cousin wasn’t someone who would speak recklessly. He trusted her.

"Bro, if you go abroad, my future sister-in-law might run away—"

"Alright, I won’t go this year. Let’s talk about it next year."

"Whoever lies is a dog!"

Chen Chao was amused by her.

"Okay, I won’t lie to you."

Qian laughed heartily, genuinely happy.

Getting this thing sorted out was truly satisfying. If Chao doesn’t go abroad, his chances of getting sick are reduced. If he stays healthy, he’ll certainly marry that good future sister-in-law, and in a few years, there’s no worry about not holding a little nephew, right?

As long as this matter is sorted, Chao, the super-financier, is practically in her grasp. He’ll have to work for her for life, hahaha!

Seeing Qian’s beaming smile, Chen Chao felt delighted too. Why hadn’t he noticed before that this little cousin was so amusing? She didn’t seem to talk much.

Later, Chen Chao understood that Chen Xiaoqian is someone who rarely laughs. When she laughs so happily, except when she’s with that tireless Xiaoqiang, it must be when she’s plotting against someone. No more words; he had to get to work for the female boss... That’s for another time.

"Qian’er, the friend you mentioned, what is he to you? How did you meet him?" Chen Chao remembered that this "friend" had come up several times in his conversations with Qian.

Chen Chao is a meticulous and focused man, after all, he’s from a finance background.

"He’s my boyfriend, still in the trial period."

"Ahem!" Chen Chao was taken aback.

"How old are you? Why are you dating? Weren’t you supposed to be studying?"

Qian giggled, "Chao, your expression is just like my mom’s when she first found out. Okay, alright, you’re doing your role as family support well."

"Qian’er, your school is so good, don’t waste the opportunity. There’s plenty of time for romance later. When Third Uncle arranged your engagement, I already thought it wasn’t quite right. Now that you’re in school, how come there’s another boyfriend?"

For Chen Chao to say such a long piece was rare, which showed his genuine concern.

In her heart, Qian sighed. She too didn’t want to get involved with Yu Minglang.

But that little Xiaoqiang just wouldn’t let her go, pestering her to this point. If she got too particular, it would ruin the image a female boss should have.

Normally, it should be Yu Xiaoqiang explaining this early romance to family, but since Xiaoqiang wasn’t around, this task fell on Chen Xiaomei.

"Bro, I promise falling in love won’t affect my studies. I guarantee I’ll get the full scholarship. If it starts affecting my grades, I’ll end it immediately, okay?"

These were the same words Yu Xiaoqiang used to appease Jia Xiufang, and Chen Xiaomei just copied them.

"Next time there’s a chance, I’ll treat him to a meal." Chen Chao wanted to vet his sister’s boyfriend.

"Okay, there’s an opportunity to introduce you. By then, we’ll host."

What she and Yu Xiaoqiang owe their cousin can’t be settled with just one meal. In their past life, without their cousin’s 50,000 yuan, her time as a daughter wouldn’t have lasted that long.

Thinking of her daughter, Qian’s long-dormant hand-washing compulsion started to resurface.

She stood up and washed her hands.

A couple walked by, whispering sweet nothings that reached Qian’s ears, discussing how the girl was going to study out of town with her boyfriend seeing her off.

Their young faces were full of youth, saying warm things to each other.

At such a young age, talking about forever is empty. Maybe by this time next year, they might break up because of the distance. Many couples can’t withstand time and space.

But right now, this young couple’s relationship seemed genuinely good.

Her own Yu Xiaoqiang was still so busy with work that he couldn’t find the time for sweet words.

The kind of guy who nicknames his girlfriend something like Chen Xiaomei and expects him to be romantic is unrealistic.

After washing her hands, Qian watched that couple walk away without much envy, though there was a tiny bit of loss.

Her mental age and maturity shouldn’t still be like a girl’s, longing for constant closeness and sweet talk. So her feeling of loss was only a tiny bit, just a tiny bit.

Yu Minglang’s work was just that hectic; he’d been missing for four days already. In fact, when he called four days ago, he promised that when he had time, he’d come to see her off.

But he didn’t come.

Not only that, he didn’t even call.

He disappeared just like that.

If it were her 20-year-old self, she would probably be angry, but now Qian only hoped that he was safe. Not being manipulated by his colleagues.

Whether he came to see her or not didn’t matter anymore. It wasn’t like she was short on time. As long as he was safe, and she could see him next time in one piece, without more injuries, that was good enough.

With someone like him, who gives women carnations and calls them names like Xiaomei, she didn’t worry about him being swayed by other women.

"People are happy because they have low demands."

In her past life, because of his hot and cold demeanor, they had many fights, and Qian was often angry.

Living life anew, she had managed to lower her expectations this much. Qian helplessly shook her head and smiled at herself in the mirror.

She was about to start a new life. Yu Xiaoqiang, you have to come back safely.

Yu Minglang had just stepped down from the negotiation table.

In the past few days, he had been persistently negotiating this project. The old shareholders of the company had thrown obstacles in his path, not wanting him to take over the company smoothly.

This project seemed nearly impossible to outsiders, but with his iron-willed attitude, Yu Minglang managed to tackle it without rest.

"Qiao Zhen, what’s the date today?"

"August 30th—"

Qiao Zhen, Yu Minglang’s secretary, had been keeping the same intense work pace as Yu Minglang. Although Yu Minglang was technically a young boss, when he joined the company, it was practically like starting anew, building a foundation step by step. Qiao Zhen was fully aligned with him, eager to work just like his young boss.

After he stated the date, Yu Minglang and he exchanged a glance.

Both exclaimed, "Oh no!"

Yu Minglang’s girlfriend, Chen Xiaomei, was reporting to school, and so was Qiao Zhen’s Shi Yu!